Muslim ex-minister assassinated in Central African Republic

Relations between Muslim and Christian communities in Bangui take another turn for the worse as a Muslim former minister is killed by Christian vigilantes. Also, Madagascar's president hands over a huge golden key to his elected successor. Finally, across the continent, albinos face discrimination, prejudice and even violence because of the colour of their skin. We meet one South African woman who's taking her good looks public, hoping to help others be proud to be pale.

After years of fronting the news bulletins she honed her expertise in African affairs as a presenter for The Week in the Maghreb. She now brings you the latest across Africa with a daily bulletin.

NICOLAS GERMAIN Journalist, Africa specialist

A former correspondent in Eritrea, he joined France 24 in 2007. Since then he has covered numerous stories across the continent, including the crisis in Ivory Coast and Central African Republic, as well as the presidential election in Nigeria.

MARY COLOMBELJournalist

A French-English bilingual journalist, she worked as a news producer before specialising in Africa. She’s produced stories on the conflicts in Central African Republic, South Sudan and the coup attempt in Burkina Faso.

ROCHELLE FERGUSONPresenter

A British presenter and broadcast journalist, she has a particular interest in the African continent and the Middle East. She has produced and edited reports in Egypt where she lived, prior to joining France 24